John Dramani Mahama’s new security architecture

Restructuring the national security architecture – the role of newly appointed National Security Advisor, Prosper Bani

Ghana’s president has rapidly restructured the country’s security landscape since he came to power in January. From the army to the police and intelligence services, new officials are settling into their roles in Accra and for the wider region. Ghana’s national security landscape has evolved over the years, shaped by both domestic and international dynamics.

However, recent concerns over emerging security threats such as terrorism, political unrest, cybercrime, and transnational organized crime have exposed gaps in the country’s security architecture.